Question

That night there was a hue and cry in
the house. Father's great speech for the
Port Authority had been lost. Rooms were
searched; servants questioned. Finally
Mother came into Kezia's room.
1.Why was there such a hue and cry in
the house that night?

2. Why did Mother come to Kezia's room?

3.Find the phrase from the extract
which means a loud outcry.

4. What has been lost?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Kezia's father prepared for the Port Authority which was now lost. So,there was such a hue and cry in the house that night.

2. Mother came to Kezia's room to ask if she has seen some paper lying on a table in their room.

3. Phrase from the extract which means a loud outcry - hue and cry

4. Father's great speech for the Port Authority had been lost.

Explanation:

• The name of the story is "The little girl".
• In the story, there was a girl named Keziah. Lives with her father, mother and her grandmother.
• She is also afraid of his father and always tries to avoid him.
• She also finds comfort in seeing his father take office.
• The lesson is that parents should not be indifferent to their children.
• Even if you're tired from work and don't have time, you should show your children love.

#SPJ3